Apple 13-inch MacBook Air M4 vs Dell DC16256 Laptop

Buy the MacBook Air 13 if you want the lightest, quietest machine with the longest real battery life and the best resale and support story. Buy the Dell DC16256 if you want a bigger 16-inch touchscreen that folds into a tablet and runs Windows. The Air wins on build, weight, battery and chip efficiency; the Dell wins on screen size, touch, 2-in-1 flexibility and ports. Owners rate the Air very highly, and the M4 handles everyday work and light editing without a fan.

• Choose the MacBook Air 13 if you carry a laptop daily, work mostly in a browser and office apps, and want 18 hours of battery and a fanless, near-silent design.
• Choose the Dell DC16256 if you need a 16-inch touchscreen, tablet mode for notes or drawing, and Windows software, and you mostly use it on a desk.